Accused Mother Faces Charges After Tragic Incident

TOWANDA, Pennsylvania — Metallica Rose Harrison, the mother accused of killing her husband and three-year-old son, recently received a notice about her gas being shut off due to an unpaid bill of $30. This notice was served just days before the tragic events took place.

The 27-year-old mother was charged with two counts of criminal homicide on Tuesday, following an alleged stabbing incident that involved her husband, Charles Harrison, and their son, Tristan, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, PA. This information was confirmed by local authorities.

While the family was away on vacation, a bright yellow notice from Valley Energy was found taped to the front door of their home, warning that their gas service could be disconnected on or after 8:00 a.m. on October 8 due to the outstanding balance of $29.05.

Prior to their vacation, which began on September 21, it was reported that Harrison had drained her husband’s 401(k) account to finance the trip, initially set to end on October 5. Surprisingly, on that date, they decided to extend their stay, adjusting their checkout to October 13.

They had booked accommodations believed to cost around $6,000, which breaks down to approximately $300 per night.

Hotel security footage shows the family arriving at their hotel room shortly before 7 p.m. on a Sunday. Later that evening, they ventured out to the resort’s arcade, returning to their room at around 11:22 p.m., as detailed in a criminal complaint.

The following day, shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Harrison called 911. Police reported that she asked about finding a way to end her own life, mentioning she felt “too weak to stab my neck.” She reportedly explained that although she had knives, they “were not working,” and she needed “help dying.”

A preliminary court hearing is scheduled for October 21, where a judge will determine whether there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas.